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Provincial.

Hall , on Thursday tbe 17 th inst ., the AVAL , Bro . T . Sheppard in the chair . There ivere also present P . M's . AA . Kelley , ( D . Prov . G . M . ) , Capt . Brewin , Capt . Baurait , Kinton , and Millican , and Bros . Sutton Covkvan , Green , Barwell , Knight , Bithrey and Lewin . Ansitors , Bros . Jackson and L . A . Clarke , of St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 348 . ) The lodge having been opened in the first degree and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . J . T . Blaekwell ,

auctioneer , who was unanimously elected . A F . C . Lodge having been opened , Bro . John Adams Bolton passed a satisfactory examination in that degree , and was subsequently raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the D . Prov . G . M . The lodge having been lowered to the first degree , Mr . John Thompson Blackivell AA-as initiated into our mysteries by the I . P . M . Bro . Brewin . After some routine business the lodge closed and the brethren adjourned to

refreshment . At the next monthly meting the election of W . M . will take place , and it is worthy of mention that during the present AA . M . 's tenure of office there has not been a blank evening—a considerable accession of new members having taken place .

STAFFORDSHIRE . AVOLYERUAJIPTON . —Lodgs of Honour ( No . 7 fi 9 ) . —The AA . M . of this lodge , Bro . C . Matthews , was , on its monthly meeting on the 11 th inst ., not only supported by all his officers and P . Ms . Humphrey , Leivis , and King , hut by an unusually large attendance of members and visitors ; amongst the latter being Bros . Haseler , P . M ., and Cooper , AA . M . of the Sister Lodge of St . Peter ' s ( No . 607 ) . The first business was to ballot for Bro . Job

Stanway , of No . 607 , as a joining member , which was unanimous , and the brethren then proceeded to ballot for Messrs . Alfred Pnddieombe , surgeon , and Francis Paul Lutz , both of AYolvcrhampton , candidates for initiation . These gentlemen , being duly elected , were properly introduced into lodge , ancl were initiated to the degree of E . A . by the AA' . M . Bro . Mattheivs . The charge was delivered by Bro . Kifcson , J . D . On account of the lateness of the proceedings the motion of the AV . P . M . Humphrey with

respect to the Masonic charities to which the lodge subscribes , a notice of which was on the circular , Avas , at the suggestion of some brethren , postponed to the May meeting , when we trust we have to report that some more definite , and ive may add , liberal principle , has become a bye law of the lodge . WOLVERHAMPTON . — St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 607 ) . —The brethren thislodgeheldameetingontheSi-dApi-ilattheaceustomed place . There was a full attendance of brethren , and the

appearance of the lodge ivas much improved by the introduction of the various banners of the lodge AA-hich have been recently restored and were noiv disposed about the room . A new Book case has also been added to the property ofthe lodge forming iin object alike ornamental and useful . It is intended to commence a masonic library for the instruction of brethren , ancl the first booksplaced in it are the A ols . oftlie Freemason ' s Magazine commencing some years back and brought down to the last

half-year . Bro . T . AV . Cooper AV . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by the regular officers except by the J " . AY . who is removing to a distance ; however Bro . Neivnham ably filled the vacancy . Bro . AVild ivas raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., and Bro . Haseler , at the request of the AV . M ., gave thc lecture . An invitation to attend the installation of Bro . B-. uT . ett of St . Matheiv's Lodge , AA'alsall , was received and read . A gentleman for initiation Avas next proposed and the samo duly

seconded . A -. vote of thanks ivas given to Bro . Letts for a present of a pair of glass doors for the book case . The AV . M . tendered the gift of Preston ' s Illustrations of Masonry , as an item in the starting ofthe library and appealed to the brethren to contribute books of a masonic character towards thc furnishing of the book case . The gift was fully appreciated . The lodge being closed and all buss ' mess matters ended , the brethren adjourned to banquet and a pleasant evening was spent .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEAVCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Eoyal Kent Encampment . — Good Friday being the anniversary for the installation of the E . C . of this encampment—it was convened for tivo o ' clock . Tiie encampment was opened by the E . C , Sir Knight 11 . E . Ludwig , assisted by the folloiving Sir Knights and Frs . AVm . punsheon , Prov . Grand Prior ; AAhn . Berkley , P . G . Hospitaller and Prov

Knights Templar.

Grand Chancellor ; John Barker , P . Grand , 1 st Captain of Eno-. land ; C . J . Bannister , Grand Aid-De-Camp ; and AA . Gillespie Grand Herald ; Henry Hotham , P . E . C . ; Henry Bell , P . E . C . H . A . Hammevboi-n , Capt . of L . ; —Rosenberg ; J . T . Hovle-AV . J . Harding , & c ., & c . TAVO candidates previously ballotted being in attendance for installation , viz ., Messrs . Echvin Mithenbank and Duncan , they were respectively installed knights of the H . T . of J . The installation of the E . Com . elect , Sir Knight

C . J . Bannister , P . E . C . of the Jacques de Molay encampment , was then performed by Sir Knight John Barker , who , after making homage , congratulated the E . C . on occupying the throne of this ancient encampment , being the mother encampment of the E . C . and all present , and w-hich had been filled by many Avorthy and illustrious masons , among whom the late Earl of Durham , Sir AVm . Levaine , & c . — -The E . G . having thanked the brethren for the high honour conferred on him , and which it

was his ambition to occupy , being that of his mother encampment , promised to use his best endeavours to conduct our ancient rites ancl ceremonies to the best of his ability . He then proceeded to install the folloiving Sir Knights as his officers for the ensuing year : —Sir Knight H . G . Ludwig as P . E . C , ; AVm . Punsheon , Prior ; AA ' m . Dalziel , Sub-Prior ; AA'm . Berkley , Prelate ; John Barker , Chancellor ; Rev . Sa-nl . Atkinson , 1 st Captain ; John T . Hoyle , 2 nd Captain ; II . A . Hammerborii ,

Vicechancellor and Registrar ; Henry Hotham ( elected ) Treasurer ; John Popplewell , Almoner ; Edward Shotten , Expert ; —¦ Rosenberg , Captain of Lines ; AA " . J . Harding , Standard Bearer ; Edwin Merthenbaiik and Duncan , Heralds ; J . S . Potter , Equerry . The Chancellor read the circular sent by the A " . E . Sir Knight Shuttleworth , Grand V . Chancellor , and the Eminent Commander , and the Chancellor announced their intention of becoming subscribing members . Sir Kniht Punsheon ,

g tho father of Templai-ism in the North , and there is not a more learned mason in the degrees of knighthood , intimated his readiness to communicate to the Grand Encampment of Instruction all the information in his power , which he would do when called upon , his time being his oivn he had ample leisure to do so . The alms being collected , and a deserving Sir Knight assisted , the Encampment was closed Avith prayer . At the closing of the encampment the Council of Knight Grand Crosses

met , under the presidency of the Grand Master of Grand Crosses , Sir Knight AVm . Berkley ; AA ' m . Punsheon , Past Grand M . John Barker , Registrar ; Henry Bell , Henry Hotham , C . J . Bannister , and Andrew * Gillespie , being also present . The only business before the Council Avas the appointment by the G . Master , wlio had filled the office for the last three years , of his successor , and he named to that office Sir Knight S . C . Henry BellAvith the full consent of the next in rotationSir Kniht

, , g E . C . John Barker , AA- ' in a very kind manner gave ivay for that worthy and much esteemed frater Sir Kni ght II . Boll . Sir Knight G . C . Henry Bell AA'as then duly installed Grand Master of the Grand Crosses by his predecessor . The following officers were then confirmed to their previous appointments : —Sir Knight G . C . John Barker as Registrar , and Henry Hotham as Treasurer . The Council was then dissolved . The Knights

Templars and Grand Crossess dined together in the Hall under the presidency of the E . C . Charles J . Bannister . On the removal of tho cloth , the Queen avid Royal family's healths ivere drunk with the usual loyalty of Templars to the Family of the Royal Duke , who was a Grand Master of their order , and whose name honoured this Encampment ivith his name . The health of the Grand Master , Dejiuty Grand Master of the T . of England , present and past Grand Officers , was then proposed by the

Eminent Commander , coupling this toast with the health of Sir Knight John Barker , Past Grand Captain . —Sir Knight Barker responded by thanking the Sir Knights in the name of the M . E . and Supreme G . M . and tho A . E . D . G . M ., and in lieu of a speech read to the meeting a lecture on the origin of the order , which Avas one of the last Avorks of that worthy Sir Knight J . Masson , late Grand Chancellor of our order . The health of the Prov . Grand Commander , Sir Knight tlio Rev . E . C . Ogle , and

his Deputy Sir Knight George Haivks , was then given . This toast was coupled with Sir Knight AVm . Pnnsheon ' s health as Prov . Grand Prior , and he responded in appropriate terms . — Sir Knight AA m . Berkley then gave , the health of the Eminent Commander , which was responded to by him , and in concluding , proposed the health of his worthy predecessor , P . E . C . Henry C . Ludwig , which ivas responded to hy him . —Sir Knight Barker then proposed the Grand Master of the Grand Cross , an order that , though nominally conferred on hi g h office bearers in the Grand Conclave of Scotland , they had not got it as a degree ,

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MASONIC FACTS. Article 1
ON THE ORIGIN OF GRAND LODGES AND THE POWERS OF GRAND MASTERS. Article 2
MASONIC NOTES AND QUERIES. Article 6
NOTES ON LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND ART. Article 6
SPEECH OF HIS MAJESTY KING KAMEHAMEHA IV. Article 7
CORRESPONDENCE. Article 8
FAITHS OF THE WORLD. Article 8
MASONRY AND THE CIVIL WAR IN AMERICA. Article 9
THE MASONIC CHARITIES AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Article 10
THE MASONIC MIRROR. Article 11
THE ROYAL BENEVOLENT INSTITUTION FOR AGED MASONS AND THEIR WIDOWS. Article 11
THE BOYS' SCHOOL. Article 11
GIRLS' SCHOOL. Article 11
METROPOLITAN. Article 12
PROVINCIAL. Article 12
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR. Article 16
NOTES ON MUSIC AND THE DRAMA. Article 17
PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. Article 17
THE WEEK. Article 18
TO CORRESPONDENTS. Article 20
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Provincial.

Hall , on Thursday tbe 17 th inst ., the AVAL , Bro . T . Sheppard in the chair . There ivere also present P . M's . AA . Kelley , ( D . Prov . G . M . ) , Capt . Brewin , Capt . Baurait , Kinton , and Millican , and Bros . Sutton Covkvan , Green , Barwell , Knight , Bithrey and Lewin . Ansitors , Bros . Jackson and L . A . Clarke , of St . John ' s Lodge ( No . 348 . ) The lodge having been opened in the first degree and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed , a ballot was taken for Mr . J . T . Blaekwell ,

auctioneer , who was unanimously elected . A F . C . Lodge having been opened , Bro . John Adams Bolton passed a satisfactory examination in that degree , and was subsequently raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., the ceremony being performed by the D . Prov . G . M . The lodge having been lowered to the first degree , Mr . John Thompson Blackivell AA-as initiated into our mysteries by the I . P . M . Bro . Brewin . After some routine business the lodge closed and the brethren adjourned to

refreshment . At the next monthly meting the election of W . M . will take place , and it is worthy of mention that during the present AA . M . 's tenure of office there has not been a blank evening—a considerable accession of new members having taken place .

STAFFORDSHIRE . AVOLYERUAJIPTON . —Lodgs of Honour ( No . 7 fi 9 ) . —The AA . M . of this lodge , Bro . C . Matthews , was , on its monthly meeting on the 11 th inst ., not only supported by all his officers and P . Ms . Humphrey , Leivis , and King , hut by an unusually large attendance of members and visitors ; amongst the latter being Bros . Haseler , P . M ., and Cooper , AA . M . of the Sister Lodge of St . Peter ' s ( No . 607 ) . The first business was to ballot for Bro . Job

Stanway , of No . 607 , as a joining member , which was unanimous , and the brethren then proceeded to ballot for Messrs . Alfred Pnddieombe , surgeon , and Francis Paul Lutz , both of AYolvcrhampton , candidates for initiation . These gentlemen , being duly elected , were properly introduced into lodge , ancl were initiated to the degree of E . A . by the AA' . M . Bro . Mattheivs . The charge was delivered by Bro . Kifcson , J . D . On account of the lateness of the proceedings the motion of the AV . P . M . Humphrey with

respect to the Masonic charities to which the lodge subscribes , a notice of which was on the circular , Avas , at the suggestion of some brethren , postponed to the May meeting , when we trust we have to report that some more definite , and ive may add , liberal principle , has become a bye law of the lodge . WOLVERHAMPTON . — St . Peter ' s Lodge ( No . 607 ) . —The brethren thislodgeheldameetingontheSi-dApi-ilattheaceustomed place . There was a full attendance of brethren , and the

appearance of the lodge ivas much improved by the introduction of the various banners of the lodge AA-hich have been recently restored and were noiv disposed about the room . A new Book case has also been added to the property ofthe lodge forming iin object alike ornamental and useful . It is intended to commence a masonic library for the instruction of brethren , ancl the first booksplaced in it are the A ols . oftlie Freemason ' s Magazine commencing some years back and brought down to the last

half-year . Bro . T . AV . Cooper AV . M . occupied the chair , and was supported by the regular officers except by the J " . AY . who is removing to a distance ; however Bro . Neivnham ably filled the vacancy . Bro . AVild ivas raised to the sublime degree of M . M ., and Bro . Haseler , at the request of the AV . M ., gave thc lecture . An invitation to attend the installation of Bro . B-. uT . ett of St . Matheiv's Lodge , AA'alsall , was received and read . A gentleman for initiation Avas next proposed and the samo duly

seconded . A -. vote of thanks ivas given to Bro . Letts for a present of a pair of glass doors for the book case . The AV . M . tendered the gift of Preston ' s Illustrations of Masonry , as an item in the starting ofthe library and appealed to the brethren to contribute books of a masonic character towards thc furnishing of the book case . The gift was fully appreciated . The lodge being closed and all buss ' mess matters ended , the brethren adjourned to banquet and a pleasant evening was spent .

Knights Templar.

KNIGHTS TEMPLAR .

NORTHUMBERLAND . NEAVCASTLE-ON-TYNE . —Eoyal Kent Encampment . — Good Friday being the anniversary for the installation of the E . C . of this encampment—it was convened for tivo o ' clock . Tiie encampment was opened by the E . C , Sir Knight 11 . E . Ludwig , assisted by the folloiving Sir Knights and Frs . AVm . punsheon , Prov . Grand Prior ; AAhn . Berkley , P . G . Hospitaller and Prov

Knights Templar.

Grand Chancellor ; John Barker , P . Grand , 1 st Captain of Eno-. land ; C . J . Bannister , Grand Aid-De-Camp ; and AA . Gillespie Grand Herald ; Henry Hotham , P . E . C . ; Henry Bell , P . E . C . H . A . Hammevboi-n , Capt . of L . ; —Rosenberg ; J . T . Hovle-AV . J . Harding , & c ., & c . TAVO candidates previously ballotted being in attendance for installation , viz ., Messrs . Echvin Mithenbank and Duncan , they were respectively installed knights of the H . T . of J . The installation of the E . Com . elect , Sir Knight

C . J . Bannister , P . E . C . of the Jacques de Molay encampment , was then performed by Sir Knight John Barker , who , after making homage , congratulated the E . C . on occupying the throne of this ancient encampment , being the mother encampment of the E . C . and all present , and w-hich had been filled by many Avorthy and illustrious masons , among whom the late Earl of Durham , Sir AVm . Levaine , & c . — -The E . G . having thanked the brethren for the high honour conferred on him , and which it

was his ambition to occupy , being that of his mother encampment , promised to use his best endeavours to conduct our ancient rites ancl ceremonies to the best of his ability . He then proceeded to install the folloiving Sir Knights as his officers for the ensuing year : —Sir Knight H . G . Ludwig as P . E . C , ; AVm . Punsheon , Prior ; AA ' m . Dalziel , Sub-Prior ; AA'm . Berkley , Prelate ; John Barker , Chancellor ; Rev . Sa-nl . Atkinson , 1 st Captain ; John T . Hoyle , 2 nd Captain ; II . A . Hammerborii ,

Vicechancellor and Registrar ; Henry Hotham ( elected ) Treasurer ; John Popplewell , Almoner ; Edward Shotten , Expert ; —¦ Rosenberg , Captain of Lines ; AA " . J . Harding , Standard Bearer ; Edwin Merthenbaiik and Duncan , Heralds ; J . S . Potter , Equerry . The Chancellor read the circular sent by the A " . E . Sir Knight Shuttleworth , Grand V . Chancellor , and the Eminent Commander , and the Chancellor announced their intention of becoming subscribing members . Sir Kniht Punsheon ,

g tho father of Templai-ism in the North , and there is not a more learned mason in the degrees of knighthood , intimated his readiness to communicate to the Grand Encampment of Instruction all the information in his power , which he would do when called upon , his time being his oivn he had ample leisure to do so . The alms being collected , and a deserving Sir Knight assisted , the Encampment was closed Avith prayer . At the closing of the encampment the Council of Knight Grand Crosses

met , under the presidency of the Grand Master of Grand Crosses , Sir Knight AVm . Berkley ; AA ' m . Punsheon , Past Grand M . John Barker , Registrar ; Henry Bell , Henry Hotham , C . J . Bannister , and Andrew * Gillespie , being also present . The only business before the Council Avas the appointment by the G . Master , wlio had filled the office for the last three years , of his successor , and he named to that office Sir Knight S . C . Henry BellAvith the full consent of the next in rotationSir Kniht

, , g E . C . John Barker , AA- ' in a very kind manner gave ivay for that worthy and much esteemed frater Sir Kni ght II . Boll . Sir Knight G . C . Henry Bell AA'as then duly installed Grand Master of the Grand Crosses by his predecessor . The following officers were then confirmed to their previous appointments : —Sir Knight G . C . John Barker as Registrar , and Henry Hotham as Treasurer . The Council was then dissolved . The Knights

Templars and Grand Crossess dined together in the Hall under the presidency of the E . C . Charles J . Bannister . On the removal of tho cloth , the Queen avid Royal family's healths ivere drunk with the usual loyalty of Templars to the Family of the Royal Duke , who was a Grand Master of their order , and whose name honoured this Encampment ivith his name . The health of the Grand Master , Dejiuty Grand Master of the T . of England , present and past Grand Officers , was then proposed by the

Eminent Commander , coupling this toast with the health of Sir Knight John Barker , Past Grand Captain . —Sir Knight Barker responded by thanking the Sir Knights in the name of the M . E . and Supreme G . M . and tho A . E . D . G . M ., and in lieu of a speech read to the meeting a lecture on the origin of the order , which Avas one of the last Avorks of that worthy Sir Knight J . Masson , late Grand Chancellor of our order . The health of the Prov . Grand Commander , Sir Knight tlio Rev . E . C . Ogle , and

his Deputy Sir Knight George Haivks , was then given . This toast was coupled with Sir Knight AVm . Pnnsheon ' s health as Prov . Grand Prior , and he responded in appropriate terms . — Sir Knight AA m . Berkley then gave , the health of the Eminent Commander , which was responded to by him , and in concluding , proposed the health of his worthy predecessor , P . E . C . Henry C . Ludwig , which ivas responded to hy him . —Sir Knight Barker then proposed the Grand Master of the Grand Cross , an order that , though nominally conferred on hi g h office bearers in the Grand Conclave of Scotland , they had not got it as a degree ,

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